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Look Up!: Henrietta Leavitt, Pioneering Woman Astronomer Hardcover – February 19, 2013

by Robert Burleigh (Author), Raúl Colón (Illustrator)

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Henrietta Levitt was the first person to discover the scientific importance of a star’s brightness—so why has no one heard of her? Learn all about a female pioneer of astronomy in this picture book biography.

Henrietta Swan Leavitt was born on July 4, 1868, and she changed the course of astronomy when she was just twenty-five years old. Henrietta spent years measuring star positions and sizes from photographs taken by the telescope at the Harvard College Observatory, where she worked. After Henrietta observed that certain stars had a fixed pattern to their changes, her discovery made it possible for astronomers to measure greater and greater distances—leading to our present understanding of the vast size of the universe.

An astronomer of her time called Henrietta Leavitt “one of the most important women ever to touch astronomy,” and another close associate said she had the “best mind at the Harvard Observatory.” Henrietta Leaveitt's story will inspire young women and aspiring scientists of all kinds and includes additional information about the solar system and astronomy.

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Age Range: 4 - 8 years
Grade Level: Preschool - 3
Lexile Measure: AD600L (What's this?)

Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books (February 19, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1416958193
ISBN-13: 978-1416958192
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.4 x 11 inches
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #385,256 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #251 in Books > Children's Books > Education & Reference > Science Studies > Astronomy & Space > Astronomy
- #282 in Books > Children's Books > Education & Reference > History > United States > 1800s
- #284 in Books > Children's Books > Biographies > Women

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The stars of night

By wogan TOP 500 REVIEWER on March 11, 2013

Format: Hardcover

Henrietta Swan Leavitt was one of the pioneering women of astronomy. This book is an excellent example of how education, perseverance and woman are able to accomplish their heart's desire.

Henrietta graduated from Radcliffe College and went on to work at the observatory at Harvard University. However, women were only used for paperwork and hardly allowed to touch the observatory's instruments. This story explains how she made a chart to measure the distances of stars; a real breakthrough in the science of astronomy.

The illustrations are lovely; the drawings capture Henrietta's likeness, although the star constellations are a bit murky. The text also mentions that her pay was 30 cents an hour. I wish when authors included this information, they would relate it to what it compared to in that time period - average yearly salary or what did a loaf of bread cost? There are 3 pages at the end, in more `adult' form giving quotes, more on Henrietta, some other women astronomers, glossary and internet sources.

Altogether this is a wonderful book suited for both girls and boys to read from 2nd or 3rd grade up. Younger ones would still enjoy looking and having the words read to them, the amount of text on each page will not cause them to lose their interest.

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Inspiring story of a pioneer female astronomer

By Z Hayes HALL OF FAMETOP 50 REVIEWER on March 11, 2013

Format: Hardcover

As the mother of an eight-year-old girl, I've been keen on introducing her to as many female role models in various fields, especially going back through history. Luckily, there are many interesting picture books and mini-biographies that do a credible job of introducing these female pioneers to young children without being too complex to understand.

"Look Up! Henrietta Leavitt, Pioneering Woman Astronomer" is a great introduction to this amazing lady who followed her interest, astronomy, back when there were no female astronomers. Leavitt's path took her to the Harvard College Observatory where she and many other women toiled away as "human computers". Their job was to count stars at 30 cents an hour! Not much by today's standards, but the work was important. This job was a mere stepping stone for Leavitt as she went on to make an important discovery which helped scientists calculate the distance of stars.

The illustrations by Raul Colon are lovely to look at, giving one the impression that the book opens up to the skies and the universe beyond. It captures the wonder of the stars and the universe and certainly fires up the imagination. The end of the book provides a glossary for reference and also resources which can be explored by parents and educators together with students.

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Woman astronomer inspirational

By Linda on December 18, 2013

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This was a gift and very well received by the youngster I got it for....particularly enjoyed the illustrations! Any books for young people that are inspiring for higher learning and curiosity are appreciated.

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A woman with a view!

By Ka I on January 28, 2014

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I very much like the story about Henrietta Leavitt and her love of the stars. I was not so keen on the art work which appeared dark to me. I would however recommend this book which is inspirational to any young girl or young man.

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I think she'll like it when she's a bit older

My daughter is 5 years old and didn't want to sit and read it. I think she'll like it when she's a bit older.

Published 13 months ago by sk227

Great book.

Great book...got my daughter thinking about the stars and astronomy, and she loves that it is about a real girl.

Published 14 months ago by Julie

Good Book for Science Minded Girls

Such a nice book about a pioneering female astronomer. It is a great book to show young girls previous achievements by females in science, and to encourage them.

Published on September 17, 2013 by Colleen Chapman

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